"One fine vocal performance on a highly ambitious endeavour! Her approach and delivery overwhelmed me – quite an accomplishment!"
Michael Maxwell
accomplished record producer, composer and arranger in all genres including the completion and world premier recording of Liszt's unfinished piano concerto "De Proundis"; producer and arranger of “Eight to the Bar” and “For the Record"
Released 2012 ©
Open & Shut Productions
ARTISTS
Barb Gordon
All Vocals
Adrean Farrugia
Piano & Rhodes (Arrangement:
Over The Rainbow)
Greg Stone
Guitars 1, 4, 5, 9, 12 (+solo), 14, 15
Michael Francis
Guitars 2 (+solo), 3, 6, 7, 10, 11
Mark Cashion
Bass 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15
Michael Maxwell
Bass 2, 7, 10 , 11
Ted Warren
Drums 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15
Jay Alter
Drums 2, 5, 7, 10 , 11
Jeff Wolpert
Shaker 10
John Johnson
Alto Sax (+solo on 4, 6, 11)
+ Flute & Alto Flute on 5
Vernon Dorge
Tenor Sax (+solo fills on 3)
+ Flute on 5
William Sperandei
Trumpet
Alastair Kay
Trombone (+solo on 15)
John MacLeod
Flugelhorn Solo 10
Marie Bérard
First Violin
Annalee Pattipatanacoon
Second Violin
Carolyn Blackwell
Viola
Roman Borys
Cello
PRODUCTION
Michael Maxwell
Producer & Arranger
(except “Over The Rainbow”)
Kick Audio
Recording (Toronto)
Jeff Wolpert
Recording, Mixing & Mastering
Engineer
Sydney Galbraith
Vocal Tracking/Assistant Engineer
Desert Fish Studios
Mixing & Mastering (Toronto)
Bob Morgan
Design
Richard Davis
Photography
Greg King
Cover Portrait Photo
Indiepool
CD Manufacturer (Toronto)
FOR THE RECORD
Five years ago my mother asked me to learn her favourite jazz tune, Lullaby of the Leaves. She had danced to it as a girl at a dance and fell in love with the song. I learned Lullaby of the Leaves within the remaining months of my mother’s life. Her love of the song and the memories she associated with it inspired the theme for the collection of songs on this album; which is about recording "for the record" favourite songs introduced to me by family, friends and colleagues over the years. For me, it reflects the passage of time and the passing of time. As colourful autumn leaves record the fleeting lives of plants throughout past seasons, For the Record is about memories associated with the songs we have recorded, while sharing some of the great music of decades past.
Much appreciation and thanks to all involved in this project; and for the support of my family, friends, clients and colleagues. To name but a few; Freddie, Sam, Michael Maxwell, Adrean Farrugia, Jeff Wolpert, Bob Morgan, Rich Davis, Joe Guss, Laurie Gray, Sarah Maxwell, Marlane Oliver, Cindy Brooks, Lisa Pappo, Donna Holmes, Michael Kleinman, Lisa Briones, Josie Roussel, Anne Parr, Wainer et al., Andrew Z., Julie P. and Chris C., Max and Mireille, Rochelle T.
(and the turtles), Terry Cade, Elaine Overholt, Bonnie Brett, Shelly Merel, Beny Maissner, David Young, Leonard Levy, MJ Farber, Izzie Davis, Barry, Alan, Dad, and last but not least, Afi “the Dude” Doodle.
To Sybil Doris Levy Gordon: A magnificent woman inside and out. My source, my inspiration and my best friend. Miss you, Mom.
1. Down With Love
(2:54) HAROLD ARLEN / E.Y. (“YIP”) HARBURG
2. On A Clear Day
(You Can See Forever)
(4:05) ALAN JAY LERNER / BURTON LANE
3. Erev Shel Shoshanim
(4:12) MOSHE DOR / YOSEF HADAR
4. My One and Only Love
(6:07) GUY WOOD / ROBERT MELLIN
5. I Was Doing All Right
(3:43) GEORGE GERSHWIN / IRA GERSHWIN
6. Love and Affection
(4:11) JOAN ARMATRADING
7. No Regrets
(4:44) HARRY TOBIAS / ROY INGRAHAM
8. Over the Rainbow
(4:43) E.Y. (“YIP”) HARBURG / HAROLD ARLEN
9. Tight
(2:40) BETTY CARTER
10. Like A Lover (O Cantador)
(4:25) NELSON MOTTA / DORIVAL CAYMMI
(ALAN / MARILYN BERGMAN)
11. Joy Spring
(3:39) JON HENDRICKS / CLIFFORD BROWN
12. Lullaby of the Leaves
(6:42) JOSEPH YOUNG / BERNICE PETKERE
13. When You Wish Upon A Star
(6:00) NED WASHINGTON / LEIGH HARLINE
14. Get Used To It Baby
(4:19) DAN DAVIS / MEREDITH D’AMBROSIO
15. My Funny Valentine
(6:27) LORENZ HART / RICHARD RODGERS
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For The Record
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ITUNES PURCHASES
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